“BU2129” a seemingly random string. Actually it is the postcode that designates Mentiri National Housing Area ‘A’.
Welcome to Mentiri National Housing Area ‘A’. It is also known as Mentiri National Housing Area 1. This is a village administrative division in Brunei-Muara District. Mentiri National Housing Area ‘A’ is a subdivision of Mentiri subdistrict.
The village is led by a ketua kampung or village head. Pengiran Aliuddin bin Pengiran Damit is the current village head. Mentiri National Housing Area ‘A’ has the postcode BU2129.
Mentiri National Housing Area ‘A’ sits in the eastern part of Brunei-Muara District. Imagine the landscape. It is bordered by Batu Marang to the north. Mentiri National Housing Area ‘B’ lies to the west. Mentiri is to the southwest. Pangkalan Sibabau is to the south. To the east is Brunei Bay.
Back in 2010, a large housing project commenced. It aimed to build 4000 homes in Mentiri and Mengkubau. The Brunei Economic Development Board oversaw the project. The goal was to meet the country’s increasing demand for housing. The project cost $388 million. It included terrace houses and semi-detached homes. Each unit features three bedrooms and bathrooms.
The project also included essential infrastructure. There were roads drainage and water reticulation. A power and electrical network was built. A sewerage system with a treatment plant was installed. Even a telecommunication fibre optic system was included. Community areas and parks were landscaped. The aim was to improve the quality of life for residents.
The development sought to help Brunei achieve its Vision 2035 objectives. This vision aims to place Brunei among the top nations in the world.
UEM Builders Berhad of Malaysia was the project contractor. Surbana International Pte Ltd was the consultant. Arkitek Suria YTF Brunei handled the architectural design. Jurutera OMC oversaw the civil and structural aspects.
Mentiri National Housing Area ‘A’ stands as a testament to Brunei’s commitment. It shows their commitment to providing housing and improving living standards. It blends residential comfort with essential infrastructure. It contributes to the nation’s broader development goals.